Project Details

The design principles aim at upgrading the Schism square of the as the main public area of the town. The square could also be regarded as a point of reference regarding tourist activity in the district. In particular, the design aims at:

Redefining the square as a public space by removing all vehicles.

Unifying the square with its surrounding area, following a coherent design strategy

Introduction of a new regional road, separated from the main square by bollards

Expansion of the paving design towards the urban fabric, so as to create a sense of unity

Introduction of various in the area surrounding the square (playground, information desk, cafes, kiosks, open air exhibition areas, canopies)

Intervention in the surrounding building facades

Highlighting the view towards the sea

Formation of centrally located area that may host open-air performances